I Don't Know What I'm Doing

by Erika Spondike

Told entirely through a phone, IDKWID is a frustratingly realistic farce about communication, car trouble, and those little moments in life when no one else is watching. Think “No Exit” meets SNL with a healthy serving of Triple-A Slander. The characters in this piece can be portrayed by actors of any gender because life's a bitch to everyone, it doesn't discriminate.

Told entirely through a phone, IDKWID is a frustratingly realistic farce about communication, car trouble, and those little moments in life when no one else is watching. Think “No Exit” meets SNL with a healthy serving of Triple-A Slander. The characters in this piece can be portrayed by actors of any gender because life's a bitch to everyone, it doesn't discriminate.

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I Don't Know What I'm Doing

Recommended by

  • Hamilton Kreeger: I Don't Know What I'm Doing by Erika Spondike
    “

    An offbeat, frequently hilarious play (with a strong emotional climax) that finds a creative way to dramatize multiple phone calls from a stranded driver on the side of the road.

    An offbeat, frequently hilarious play (with a strong emotional climax) that finds a creative way to dramatize multiple phone calls from a stranded driver on the side of the road.

    ”
  • Erin Proctor: I Don't Know What I'm Doing by Erika Spondike
    “

    A funny and quirky piece with some bite. Great roles for actors to experiment with. Also super easy and ready to produce! A great piece for any type of budget. Produce this!

    A funny and quirky piece with some bite. Great roles for actors to experiment with. Also super easy and ready to produce! A great piece for any type of budget. Produce this!

    ”

Character Information

4 actors. any gender.
  • The Lover
    genuine and communicative
    20s
    Any Race
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
  • The Trickster
    to play Mom, Kenneth, podcaster, spam call, the other lover, and voicemail audio; in a weird way, the trickster is god, take that to mean whatever you want it to
    Any Age
    Any Race
    Any gender
  • The Stranded
    not a terrible person, just has a lot going on
    20s
    Any Race
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
  • The Friend
    the best friend, has always been there
    20s
    Any Race
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s

Development History

  • Reading, The Hartt School, 2022

Production History

  • University, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, 2024
  • Professional, Pittsburgh New Works Festival, 2022

Awards

  • Best Playwright
    Pittsburgh New Works Festival
    Finalist
    2022